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To Ground

Rugs & Flooring

Finding common ground to walk on.

Often under-appreciated, rugs serve as the unifying piece, the unifying thread, that ties everything together in a room. They create zones in large spaces, dampen echoes, and literally provide warmth to a room.

Rugs are nearly as old as recorded history itself. Originally used as a mobile floor covering for nomadic tribes, rugs protected humans from lying directly on the ground. It provided a warm, protective layer. Rugs are now made from wool, fiber, silk, cloth, and, more recently, synthetic fibers. The patterns and colors woven into rugs carry deep symbolism and were often passed down between generations. Today, options include a number of modern designs.

Into the wild We love introducing animal prints and motifs throughout our home to create an edgier vibe. This homeowner wanted to create a luxurious feeling glamorous room with a bit of a playful touch, and this tiger rug did just that.	A splash of modern What we love about modern abstract rugs is their ability to blend contrasting colors and tie a room together so beautifully	Rugs on carpet? This playroom had a tiled rug underneath that was durable but not very eyesight friendly. It is 100% okay to put a rug on top of a rug as long as they complement one another.	Layering rugs We love to layer rugs to create more texture and character in a room.
In the pink Pink is the color of unconditional compassion and understanding. I chose to envelope this room in pink during a period of healing and transition in my life. I also chose this rug, from Anthropologie, because of its name - The Rumi Rug. I wanted to wake up with the wisdom of Rumi facing me every day.	Tribal patterning I love learning about patterns. I chose this rug for this baby room as zigzags represent running water, constant change, new beginnings. Diamonds represent the sun, new life, purity and perfection. I like that this rug, which has a bit of shag to it, is soft for a growing child and will hide any wear and tear of a toddler.	Runaway hit runner Finding the right runner for your hallway can be tricky. The general rule of thumb is to leave 2-3' between the edge of your rug and the walls or, in this case, the furniture. I had found this rug for a song at the Alameda Flea Market a few years ago and was able to put it to use here, tying together the golden tones in the antique furniture and accessories. I also love that royal blue, or indigo, is the color of transition 'the door to the other side.'	To rug or not to rug I love creating zones for different uses within larger spaces. In this large living room, I zoned off the couch and coffee table with a rug while leaving this lounging chaise rug-free. Because rugs draw the eye down, I left this space open so the eye could continue to the gorgeous view outside the tall windows.
Rolling out the red carpet The nomads who developed complex Persian weaving techniques used a variety of indigenous and imported plants, insects and sea creatures to obtain prized colors for their carpets. Snails, beetles, flowers and weeds, from ground cochineal to dried pomegranate, dyed sheep and goat wool for carpet wefts. Red is the most common color for rugs because it was easily made from madder root. What I love too is that red is the color of the root chakra. It literally grounds and strengthens us.